Project Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Metadata collection and quality review
Digital asset quality assurance
Project record keeping
The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) Director is responsible for collecting metadata, coordinating work with various stakeholders, and implementing quality review of digital assets for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) Director is responsible for collecting metadata, coordinating work with various stakeholders, and implementing quality review of digital assets for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.
  • This temporary full-time position, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, will end in December 2027 and requires occasional travel and the ability to lift 40 lbs.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to providing accessible, quality education and preparing students to be innovators and leaders.

Matching Summary

The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) Director is responsible for collecting metadata, coordinating work with various stakeholders, and implementing quality review of digital assets for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Metadata collection and quality review
  • Digital asset quality assurance
  • Project record keeping
  • Coordination with institutions and vendors
  • Newspaper digitization project management

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Arkansas history
  • Grant management and writing experience
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Understanding of OCR optimization

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in History, English, or related field
  • Two years of archival or library experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Pre-employment criminal background check required
  • Subject to drug screening

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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